Delaware requires county tax authorities to offer school tax installment plans after general reassessments and lowers New Castle County late penalties

Original title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION.

Last action · August 12, 2025: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Nnamdi Chukwuocha and 27 others

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What This Bill Does

Residential taxpayers in primary residences whose school tax bills increase by $300 or more following a are now permitted to pay in at least three equal installments without incurring late fees, interest, or penalties. Additionally, New Castle County school tax late payment penalties are reduced to 1% per month. These provisions expire three years after enactment.

Why it matters

Qualifying homeowners facing large post-reassessment school tax spikes can spread their payments across multiple installments over the year without penalty, and New Castle County residents face lower monthly late charges.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

residential taxpayers

Eligible homeowners experiencing property tax increases of $300 or more after a reassessment gain the option to pay school taxes in installments without penalties.

Directly affected

New Castle County property owners

Late payment penalties for school taxes are reduced to 1% per month.

Directly affected

county tax collecting authorities

Must structure and administer installment payment plans for qualifying residents following general reassessments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for the school tax installment plan?

You are eligible if you are a residential taxpayer living in your primary residence, it is the first tax year following a , and your school tax bill increases by $300 or more over the previous year.

Will I be charged extra fees if I use the installment plan?

No. Taxpayers who enter and comply with the payment plan cannot be assessed late fees, interest, or penalties.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Aug 12, 2025Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
Aug 12, 2025SenateFloor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT
Aug 12, 2025Senate
Suspension of Rules in Senate
Aug 12, 2025HouseFloor
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 5 NO 2 ABSENT
Aug 12, 2025House
Suspension of Rules in House
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 10 to HB 241 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

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Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 9 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 8 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 7 to HB 241 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 6 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 5 to HB 241 - Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 24 NO 2 ABSENT
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 4 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 3 to HB 241 - Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 5 NO 2 ABSENT
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 241 - Stricken in House
Aug 12, 2025House
Suspension of Rules in House
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 5 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 4 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 3 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 2 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Aug 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 1 to HB 241 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Aug 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

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